In a twist that sounds more like a Netflix series than real life, boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. just got served a knockout punch by U.S. federal agents.

The 39-year-old son of boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. was arrested by Homeland Security in Studio City, revealing a saga that’s part immigration thriller, part cartel conspiracy.

A Visa, a Fight, and Alleged Cartel Connections

After recently squaring off against internet sensation Jake Paul at the Honda Center, Chavez’s legal troubles quickly overshadowed his boxing career. Federal agents claim he entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in August 2023 and applied for residency through marriage - but here’s where it gets spicy.

Apparently, Chavez’s application contained “fraudulent information,” and his spouse allegedly has previous connections to the Sinaloa Cartel. Talk about relationship red flags.

Presidential Deportation Politics

President Trump’s 2024 mass deportation policy seems to be in full swing, with Homeland Security specifically targeting individuals with criminal records. Chavez’s rap sheet includes a 2012 DUI and a federal weapons conviction in 2024.

DHS officials aren’t mincing words, stating they’ll “find you and you will face consequences” - sounds like a blockbuster movie trailer.

While Chavez hasn’t addressed his arrest on social media, one thing’s certain: his next fight might be in immigration court instead of the boxing ring.